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foreign aid is good for the countries that get it, but also america. >> let me ask you about the situation in syria. 40,000 people dead. almost two years into a civil war. no real end in sight. the obama administration has a clear policy of avoiding intervention. what do you think should be done more in syria? >> syria is a complex issue. i was the author of the syrian accountability act, which passed both houses of congress and signed by president bush in 2004, slapping sanctions on syria for the first time ever. we knew in 1979 that syria was an aider and abetter of the assad regime. it put sanctions on syria for doing all these horrendous things, including supporting terrorism, for occupying lebanon, and other things. assad is a bad guy. his father was a bad guy. the assad dictatorship has ruled for 40 years. the have been ruthless in their power. they are iran's main ally in the region. i think it would be a blow to iran if the regime were to fall. we are very cautious. we do not want to get involved in any more wars. think it is enough. i do think there are a lot of things we could be
foreign aid is good for the countries that get it, but also america. >> let me ask you about the situation in syria. 40,000 people dead. almost two years into a civil war. no real end in sight. the obama administration has a clear policy of avoiding intervention. what do you think should be done more in syria? >> syria is a complex issue. i was the author of the syrian accountability act, which passed both houses of congress and signed by president bush in 2004, slapping sanctions...
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we take a look at america by the numbers and what america looks like by the year 2016. jennifer ortman and william frey here to talk about america by the numbers. we are back in a moment. [video clip] >> punch me, straggle mae, take things from me. >> we're starting to see people coming out and talk about their experiences of this phenomenon that some have experienced and had no words for other than growing up. people were starting to stand back and say, "this is not a no part of growing up." there was a moment where there is a possibility for change. we decided to start the film out of that feeling that voices were bubbling up to the surface it to say, this is not something we can accept in our culture. >> she has gathered essays and stories together in "bully." like us on facebook. >> the white house was very controversial, as most things in america were. l'enfant designed washington city. there was a competition and he submitted the design for a palace. americans were not having a palace. it was not particularly awe- inspiring. in fact, in 1821, a european diplomat t
we take a look at america by the numbers and what america looks like by the year 2016. jennifer ortman and william frey here to talk about america by the numbers. we are back in a moment. [video clip] >> punch me, straggle mae, take things from me. >> we're starting to see people coming out and talk about their experiences of this phenomenon that some have experienced and had no words for other than growing up. people were starting to stand back and say, "this is not a no part...
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people of america. we have clarity on that. host: sarah kliff? guest: the eligibility age quickly shaping up to be a big issue for the fiscal cliff. house republicans have said this is something they want to come out of these negotiations. congressional democrats, one of the top senators, has said we are not on board with it. it is difficult to see where that issue lands. what that will mean even chile is moving the age up to 67 -- will mean eventually is moving the age up to 67. host: the issue of spending, a large majority goes to these programs, medicare and medicaid, social security. speaker boehner was speaking about that yesterday. >> i am not concerned about my job. i am concerned about doing the right thing for our kids and grandkids. if we do not fix this spending problem, their future is going to be rather bleak. host: this doc fix will cost potentially $25 billion. where is the debate heading? guest: it is heading into the holiday season as there seems to be an impasse between the two politic
people of america. we have clarity on that. host: sarah kliff? guest: the eligibility age quickly shaping up to be a big issue for the fiscal cliff. house republicans have said this is something they want to come out of these negotiations. congressional democrats, one of the top senators, has said we are not on board with it. it is difficult to see where that issue lands. what that will mean even chile is moving the age up to 67 -- will mean eventually is moving the age up to 67. host: the...
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freeman said, where is america's outrage? where is america's concern that we're still at war? i agree with ms. freeman. where's the outrage here in congress? does this make any sense that we continue to borrow money from foreign governments to prop up a corrupt leader and half the money going to the leader of afghanistan ends up in the hands of the taliban to buy weapons to kill americans? our nation is broke. china owns us and we are sending our young men and our money to afghanistan and we're going to cut programs right here in america for the american people. . the american people need to put the pressure on congress to bring our troops home now and not wait until december of 2014. mr. speaker, i assure you if we start bringing them home in december of 2014, it will become 2015 and it will become 2016 and how many more families have to cry about their loved ones being killed in a war that has no end to it? mr. speaker, today i would like to submit for the record, i will ask unanimous consent the names of 28 american service members who have been killed in the last few weeks
freeman said, where is america's outrage? where is america's concern that we're still at war? i agree with ms. freeman. where's the outrage here in congress? does this make any sense that we continue to borrow money from foreign governments to prop up a corrupt leader and half the money going to the leader of afghanistan ends up in the hands of the taliban to buy weapons to kill americans? our nation is broke. china owns us and we are sending our young men and our money to afghanistan and we're...
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whether it helps america or defeats america. they made up their mind whatever obama's as we are against it. if that helps america, it does not matter because we said over eight years ago we did not want him and will not support anything he does. we want the white house back -- in essence what they are doing they are making it better for america. the republicans will never return to the white house because they will never be for all americans. guest: george reminds me of a great line from a groucho marx movie but soup -- whatever it is, i am against it. that is a refrain in the song in the movie by the marx brothers. it is kind of what it seems like with some of the tea party republicans, what ever it is obama comes up with, they are against it. that is not how we move the country forward on any number of issues and certainly not regarding the fiscal cliff negotiations. the president has put forward a plan that includes about $1.20 trillion in tax revenue by increasing the tax rate on people making $400,000 of income are more as
whether it helps america or defeats america. they made up their mind whatever obama's as we are against it. if that helps america, it does not matter because we said over eight years ago we did not want him and will not support anything he does. we want the white house back -- in essence what they are doing they are making it better for america. the republicans will never return to the white house because they will never be for all americans. guest: george reminds me of a great line from a...
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my choice is the teachers of america. i cannot believe that people did not speak up more for the teachers. they do they hurled job practically every day. host: why are they political heroes? caller: who do you think is going to run the country in the future? this is something that people do not understand. our future is our children. nobody seems to care. my choice is the teachers in america. the teachers that were killed the other day, they are true heroes. i cannot believe some of the idiots that you're putting on as heroes. host: jim is from virginia. caller: hi. .ost: you are on, sir caller: the hero i have is paul ryan. he is very intellectual when it comes to finances. the hero for 2012. host: could you expand why he's your hero? caller: what he outlined when he was one for vice president is what i am basing it on. host: has he always been a hero of yours? caller: i had been paying attention to him even before this. host: then the vice presidency run added to that. caller: yes. host: what would you like to see out o
my choice is the teachers of america. i cannot believe that people did not speak up more for the teachers. they do they hurled job practically every day. host: why are they political heroes? caller: who do you think is going to run the country in the future? this is something that people do not understand. our future is our children. nobody seems to care. my choice is the teachers in america. the teachers that were killed the other day, they are true heroes. i cannot believe some of the idiots...
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america expects it. america more importantly needs it. and the economy needs toe the confidence of a resolution of this stalemate. so i agree 100% with the gentleman but let me say in terms of the -- in terms of again one of the disquieting factors is that we can't even act on that on which we agree. now the gentleman and i disagree on a proposition, that is the gentleman believes and cites a study this we think is questionable -- of questionable validity that says we're going to lose jobs if we raise taxes on those above $250,000. we don't share tha view, most economists i've talked to don't share that view there is a study the gentleman refers to that says that, i understand that. what i'm saying is, we can vote on that, and some of us will agree, some of us will digree. but if we can't vote oint, let me call the attention to somebody who is certainly not a democratic spine meister -- spin meister but i think the perception will be that what we are doing is holding the better off, we can't help them, we can't help those who are not maki
america expects it. america more importantly needs it. and the economy needs toe the confidence of a resolution of this stalemate. so i agree 100% with the gentleman but let me say in terms of the -- in terms of again one of the disquieting factors is that we can't even act on that on which we agree. now the gentleman and i disagree on a proposition, that is the gentleman believes and cites a study this we think is questionable -- of questionable validity that says we're going to lose jobs if...
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you know, america does not need money. america is money. america needs jobs. what kind of jobs? american jobs. what is on american jobs? to do the best and to bring the best things. that is the mayor, -- the america that i see. i seek some unity. i travel around the world. i see some the young americans everywhere. they become the best. host: from manitoba, canada, thank you so much for calling in. a few other stories we want to run through for you -- we will continue this discussion into the next segment. here is the story on federal workers getting a pay raise -- another story at what point you to, this from "the new york times" -- one other story i wanted to point out this morning, this from the new york daily news -- that is from the daily news this morning. i want to get one more call from walker from arizona, the democratic line. walter, what is your message to congress? caller: good morning. thank you for the opportunity to be able to speak on c-span. i'm getting up there in eight, and one thing that concerns me -- two points. i have watched for the last 30 years, and i w
you know, america does not need money. america is money. america needs jobs. what kind of jobs? american jobs. what is on american jobs? to do the best and to bring the best things. that is the mayor, -- the america that i see. i seek some unity. i travel around the world. i see some the young americans everywhere. they become the best. host: from manitoba, canada, thank you so much for calling in. a few other stories we want to run through for you -- we will continue this discussion into the...
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america. and it's been a very -- been very rewarding to me. i can't say enough about that, but enough has probably been said. i realize as i reflect what happened over the last few years i want to hit a few of names. john morris, i think whom you've met, tom, at one time. we started out together. i think back on of sandy carter. you're probably watching over there in our cube. sandy, thank you for your service and dedication to the people of iowa and the third district. and i could go on and on. back in iowa, there's jay buyers, sally bowser, grant woodard. frequently i would stand before a group and invite train to stand before you as a surrogate son from vietnam, was one of the refugees and what he went through to yet to become an american and have the american dream. very special. so the list is long. i will stop. i know you have travels to do. but those of you in the room, bruce, thank you for your atributes and, jim, it's good to see you again. jim nussle, it's great too sew you. tim, tha
america. and it's been a very -- been very rewarding to me. i can't say enough about that, but enough has probably been said. i realize as i reflect what happened over the last few years i want to hit a few of names. john morris, i think whom you've met, tom, at one time. we started out together. i think back on of sandy carter. you're probably watching over there in our cube. sandy, thank you for your service and dedication to the people of iowa and the third district. and i could go on and...
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this is the united states of america. there is a reason we call ourselves the united states of america. we respond collectively to the needs of our citizens, regardless of what part of the country they're from. we cannot get the type of recovery that both we and the nation needs unless we have a more robust response then some are suggesting. i want to thank you both for your testimony. i know we both look forward to continuing to work with you. as we depart, let me introduce the next panel. james wednesday is the executive director of the jersey transit, the largest statewide transit agency in the nation. he has kept a cool head in a very tumultuous time. he will help us understand the damage jersey transit incurred and the challenges they face going forward. mr. thomas prendergast is the president of the metropolitan transit authority. the mta sa offered extensive flooding damaged during the storm. i'm glad he's here to help us read our minds around what this challenges are. patrick is the executive authority of the port
this is the united states of america. there is a reason we call ourselves the united states of america. we respond collectively to the needs of our citizens, regardless of what part of the country they're from. we cannot get the type of recovery that both we and the nation needs unless we have a more robust response then some are suggesting. i want to thank you both for your testimony. i know we both look forward to continuing to work with you. as we depart, let me introduce the next panel....
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we cannot comprehend the many issues that america is facing. we to ask the government to make sacrifices and we must do the same in our own lives. we cannot spend more than we earn. the government is a mirror of who we are. we are a capitalistic nation. the middle class needs to get into the wealth class. it is critical that people get the opportunity to create job opportunities for the future of our nation. host: a lead editorial from the paper you opine in once a week, "the washington times." host: are you hearing this from viewers, friends, other people around town? guest: you don't have to hear it. it is obvious. when you invest all your options into an election and you are convinced you are going to win that election and that is based on your view of social policy and you lose to a guy that many feel has not earned the trust and re-election of the american people because he made many promises that he didn't come close to meeting the obligations of. but still the american people voted him back in power. it is okay to listen to people. you d
we cannot comprehend the many issues that america is facing. we to ask the government to make sacrifices and we must do the same in our own lives. we cannot spend more than we earn. the government is a mirror of who we are. we are a capitalistic nation. the middle class needs to get into the wealth class. it is critical that people get the opportunity to create job opportunities for the future of our nation. host: a lead editorial from the paper you opine in once a week, "the washington...
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america's competitive position. to me that should be a high priority. >> i would like to conclude with a question on your tenure. 26 years in the senate. he made the point that we now -- you made the point that we now have a partisan divide that is pretty vicious. from your experience, what can be done? what can be done and work for them that would correct the bitter partisan divide and allow the two parties to work together in the national interest on a more regular basis? >> one thing that would help is to elect more centrists. second, if the two parties met together in caucuses periodically. right now both sides caucus every week. most of that is focused on partisan advantage. i think it would be enormously useful if there were caucuses focused on the senate because of size where all senators met periodically in a caucus setting without the benefit of the media. i'm sorry. i think as we caucus now behind closed doors, i think a meeting of senators -- republicans and democrats on a periodic basis that was focused
america's competitive position. to me that should be a high priority. >> i would like to conclude with a question on your tenure. 26 years in the senate. he made the point that we now -- you made the point that we now have a partisan divide that is pretty vicious. from your experience, what can be done? what can be done and work for them that would correct the bitter partisan divide and allow the two parties to work together in the national interest on a more regular basis? >> one...
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first, american -- america cannot retreat from a dangerous world. it is important for us to be there, not only protecting values, but american citizens. those who represent as overseas made our protection, not only those in uniform, but those in the civilian sector who have to import and missions to perform. third, there was a breakdown on september 11 that is our -- stark and challenging to all of us in public life. i went through the litany of things that were given to us by the accountability review board. the intelligence fell short. security personnel were inexperienced and unprepared. the security systems failed. our host nation was lacking in protection for our own people, and senior state department officials unfortunately showed a lack of leadership and management ability. that is a challenge to all of us. it is a challenge for us to assess this in an honest fashion and change policy, to put resources in place that will make a difference. finally, we cannot provide the protection americans representing us in our nation require without adequ
first, american -- america cannot retreat from a dangerous world. it is important for us to be there, not only protecting values, but american citizens. those who represent as overseas made our protection, not only those in uniform, but those in the civilian sector who have to import and missions to perform. third, there was a breakdown on september 11 that is our -- stark and challenging to all of us in public life. i went through the litany of things that were given to us by the...
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chris stevens embodied the very best of america. even as we grieve for our fallen friends, we took action. we took immediate steps to protect our people and posts. we stayed in contact with embassies around the world facing large protests, dispatched emergency security teams, received reporting from the intelligence committee, and took additional precautions. second, we intensified diplomatic campaigns aimed at combating the threat of terrorism across north africa. we continue to work to bring justice to the terrorists responsible for the attacks on benghazi. we are working with our partners to cut off terrorist finances and counterterrorist ideology and slow the flow of new recruits. secretary clinton ordered an investigation to determine exactly what happened in benghazi. i want to convey our appreciation to the accountability review board and former chairman of the joint staff and also you as well. the report looks at serious systemic problems, outcomes that are not acceptable. problem's that secretary clinton has said that we ta
chris stevens embodied the very best of america. even as we grieve for our fallen friends, we took action. we took immediate steps to protect our people and posts. we stayed in contact with embassies around the world facing large protests, dispatched emergency security teams, received reporting from the intelligence committee, and took additional precautions. second, we intensified diplomatic campaigns aimed at combating the threat of terrorism across north africa. we continue to work to bring...
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and america's story. my only ambition in congress has been to look after my family and keep my word to the people who sent me here, to let my yes be yes and my no be no. and it is my hope that as people review the totality of my record and my life, they'll see that we have done just that. but there are those to thank tonight that made that possible and that's what brings me to this task this evening. first, permit me to give thanks to god, whose grace and mercy has sustained us every day that we have served the people of indiana in this place. next and on this earth most of all, i rise to honor and thank my beloved wife, karen pence, whose love, whose support, whose sacrifice, patience and kindness have made all that i have done in the service of the people of indiana in this place possible. thanks for believing in me. i love you and i'll see you home. to our children, michael, charlotte and awedry -- audrey. they were six, seven and eight when i first came here 12 years ago. they are now 18, 19 and 21. t
and america's story. my only ambition in congress has been to look after my family and keep my word to the people who sent me here, to let my yes be yes and my no be no. and it is my hope that as people review the totality of my record and my life, they'll see that we have done just that. but there are those to thank tonight that made that possible and that's what brings me to this task this evening. first, permit me to give thanks to god, whose grace and mercy has sustained us every day that...
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one third of america's homeless are military veterans. every one of them could be off the street with mental health problems and so forth if the v.a. would process the claims that have been four and a half years delayed. we sue the v.a. in the ninth u.s. circuit court of appeals in may of last year. the government under obama and holder appealed that win before the three justices panel in may of last year to the full court which set aside our victory and veterans are now back to square one with no mental health issues from a v.a. under a former four-star army general who refuses to process our benefits claim. host: ok. here is paul on twitter. my question is how will balm care -- obama care address the shortage in our country? the "new york times," front page this morning, signaling openness to limits. senator joe mansion of west virginia, an advocate of gun rights who drew attention by firing a rifle into a piece of legislation said -- and this is the "u.s.a. today" washington section -- so as our caller referenced dianne feinstein looki
one third of america's homeless are military veterans. every one of them could be off the street with mental health problems and so forth if the v.a. would process the claims that have been four and a half years delayed. we sue the v.a. in the ninth u.s. circuit court of appeals in may of last year. the government under obama and holder appealed that win before the three justices panel in may of last year to the full court which set aside our victory and veterans are now back to square one with...
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two years ago the worst recession in america's history they were talking about more layoffs. now they are saying, we need more employs who are trained in the areas of education to get the work force work that we've got to do done. are we going to have enough employees for us? i think that is the better problem to have. we need to retrain our existing work force and get more first generation kids, more low-income kids beyond high school that we have more of a pozztoif economic future. >> one state we have not mentioned is arizona, there will be an open race because the republican governor cannot run for re-election this time. arizona was a state that the obama administration, the democratic party has talked about for the past couple of election cycles for a potential swing state. and running the obama administration was talking about it but then it fell offer the map. what do you see going forward in the governor's race and if you are getting some pressure from the democratic party to finally make this a competitive state again. >> i haven't been on the job long enough to tell
two years ago the worst recession in america's history they were talking about more layoffs. now they are saying, we need more employs who are trained in the areas of education to get the work force work that we've got to do done. are we going to have enough employees for us? i think that is the better problem to have. we need to retrain our existing work force and get more first generation kids, more low-income kids beyond high school that we have more of a pozztoif economic future. >>...
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they do not have the spirit of what america is all about. this is the united states of america. there is the reason we call ourselves the united states of america, because we respond collectively to the needs of our citizens, regardless of what part of the country they are from. i want to thank you both for your testimony. i appreciate it. i look forward to continuing to work with you. as you depart, let me call up and introduce our next panel. james feinstein is the executive director of the new jersey transit, the largest transit system in the nation. he has kept a cool head in a tumultuous time for the agency and will help us understand the challenges new jersey transit faces going forward. hans pendergast is the head of the mta, which suffered extensive damage during the storm. i am glad he is here to help us wrap our mind around with those challenges are. patrick is the head of path, which is open again, that has significant challenges. i would like to ask each of you to give us about five minutes of oral testimony. you're full statements will be included in the record. >>
they do not have the spirit of what america is all about. this is the united states of america. there is the reason we call ourselves the united states of america, because we respond collectively to the needs of our citizens, regardless of what part of the country they are from. i want to thank you both for your testimony. i appreciate it. i look forward to continuing to work with you. as you depart, let me call up and introduce our next panel. james feinstein is the executive director of the...
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we can immediately make america's schools safer relying on the brave men and women in america's police forces. the budgets and you all know this of our local police departments are strained and the resources are severely limited. but their dedication and courage is second to none and they can be deployed right now. i call on congress today to act immediately to appropriate whatever is necessary to put armed police officers in every single school in this nation and to do it now, to make sure that blanket safety is in place when our kids return to school in january. before congress reconvenience, before we engage in any lelingtthi debate over legislation, regulation or anything else, as soon as our kids return to school after the holiday break, we need to have every single school in america immediately deploy a protection program proven to work and by that i mean armed security. right now today, every school in the united states should plan meetings with parents, school administrators, teachers, local authorities and draw upon every resource that's out there and available to erect accord
we can immediately make america's schools safer relying on the brave men and women in america's police forces. the budgets and you all know this of our local police departments are strained and the resources are severely limited. but their dedication and courage is second to none and they can be deployed right now. i call on congress today to act immediately to appropriate whatever is necessary to put armed police officers in every single school in this nation and to do it now, to make sure...
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let's get the weapons off the streets of america. they are not necessary for defense or hunting or sports shooting but they are absolutely deadly when used in a rampage like we saw in connecticut. the bill we propose would limit the size of magazines to 10 rounds. this will not stop all the killings but it can limit the damage by giving targeted people a chance to escape, a chance to survive. the american people are very clear in their message to congress today. ignore the will of the american people at your peril. they want change. they want it now. we can bring change by passing this bill on friday. >> i thank congresswoman degette for bringing us altogether this morning and for her ongoing leadership on this issue. as you can see, we have a great deal of sad experience. mr. barber was wounded himself the day he saw his colleague killed and our colleague, congresswoman gifford so severely wounded. we have our colleagues from connecticut, our colleague congresswoman mccarthy. a champion on this shufment -- issue. our colleague from
let's get the weapons off the streets of america. they are not necessary for defense or hunting or sports shooting but they are absolutely deadly when used in a rampage like we saw in connecticut. the bill we propose would limit the size of magazines to 10 rounds. this will not stop all the killings but it can limit the damage by giving targeted people a chance to escape, a chance to survive. the american people are very clear in their message to congress today. ignore the will of the american...
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the framework that we have a sense to america that when you are in need, we will not, as this congress and this government, be prepared to help you. i think what is disappointing, just about three days ago we thought there was a deal between the white house and the framework that was offered and the leadership of this house is is disappointing that in the course of a couple of days, we have come to a situation when this plan, plan b, raises only $300 billion from high on -- high income households and it is suggested that millionaires will get $108,000 in tax cuts. but will the middle class in? plan b allows the bush tax cuts to continue the itemized deductions for the rich, giving them more opportunity to keep their money. in fact, we will loose for a hundred dollars billion under this plan in high income revenue -- louis $400 billion year under this plan and high income revenues. if a senior vice chief food, that means they need cheap social security and we cut their social security benefits. we thought there was a deal. i cannot agree with that at all, cutting social security. and i
the framework that we have a sense to america that when you are in need, we will not, as this congress and this government, be prepared to help you. i think what is disappointing, just about three days ago we thought there was a deal between the white house and the framework that was offered and the leadership of this house is is disappointing that in the course of a couple of days, we have come to a situation when this plan, plan b, raises only $300 billion from high on -- high income...
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tim is what america is all about. [applause] >> as you can tell, i am one proud governor, i think we will be one proud state today. i want to thank everybody here. and now with all of our friends in cameras you have questions. we can open it up to anyone. >> [no microphone] >> the one thing the republican party needs to understand is the answer to winning an election is never about the messenger. it is never about what the messenger of looks like. it is about the message. that is what needs to be understood. the message of what we believe in and letting the market work and being fiscally conservative any cannot continue to raise the debt over and over again and think something will fix it. yet to make sure you are creating pro-business environments. you are seeing south carolina be successful because of results, not because of what the governor looks like. you'll see the u.s. senate become stronger because of the results. he earned a spot. i understand teammate history today. i also believe in the people of south caro
tim is what america is all about. [applause] >> as you can tell, i am one proud governor, i think we will be one proud state today. i want to thank everybody here. and now with all of our friends in cameras you have questions. we can open it up to anyone. >> [no microphone] >> the one thing the republican party needs to understand is the answer to winning an election is never about the messenger. it is never about what the messenger of looks like. it is about the message. that...
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but in america, my parents made it to the middle class. today, the journey my parents made from poor immigrants to middle class, it's harder than it was in their time because the world has changed. the economy has changed. but whether or not the journey my parents made is still possible to all who are willing to work for it, well that will decide whether america will decline or whether america will remain exceptional. the emergence of a strong, 21st century american middle class is the answer to our most pressing challenges. and it all starts with our people. in our hotel kitchens, in the landscaping crews working in our neighborhoods, and in the late night janitorial shifts that clean our offices. there. there you will find the dreams america was built on. there you will find the promise of tomorrow. their journey is also our nation's destiny. and if they can give their children what our parents gave us, well then life in 21st century america can be better than it has ever been. may god bless all of you. and may god bless the united state
but in america, my parents made it to the middle class. today, the journey my parents made from poor immigrants to middle class, it's harder than it was in their time because the world has changed. the economy has changed. but whether or not the journey my parents made is still possible to all who are willing to work for it, well that will decide whether america will decline or whether america will remain exceptional. the emergence of a strong, 21st century american middle class is the answer...
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she came to america as an immigrant and she represents what america is. she understands how we can advance in our partnerships. i have to say, i think, i speak for john and joe and myself, we just left daniel inouye's funeral, a man who represents the best of the senate. i know it won't be easy to leave the senate that you love, john. i think it is fair to say there are going to be great challenges ahead. an uncertain world will continue to test our nation. but even with all the challenges that we face, i have never been more confident, more optimistic than if we act with wisdom and with purpose and if we're guided by our values and we mind us what binds us together as americans, the united states will continue to lead in this world for our lifetimes. john, i'm grateful that you agreed to take on this new assignment. i'm confident that the senate will confirm you quickly. i guess you won't be able to appear and preside at the same time so we'll have to figure out how that works. i know you will be an outstanding secretary of state. thanks so much. congrat
she came to america as an immigrant and she represents what america is. she understands how we can advance in our partnerships. i have to say, i think, i speak for john and joe and myself, we just left daniel inouye's funeral, a man who represents the best of the senate. i know it won't be easy to leave the senate that you love, john. i think it is fair to say there are going to be great challenges ahead. an uncertain world will continue to test our nation. but even with all the challenges that...
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>> in america? necessarily ait's democratic with a small the revolution. the only way this happens if we use the past as a model is if we have some catastrophe in the system. i would guess it arises from the economy not growing and we are totally unable to manage the situation and the voters change course. you get a change in the policy regime. it may not happen as i suggested. we could have a continued stalemate and that could be bad for the economy because you can't break free and the economy can't grow. this is a conclusion i've come to -- america, for its renaissance i envision the day break through in its political system. just because i would like to see it happen doesn't mean it's going to. the weimar and soviet situations are quite different. weimar republic was discredited by the treaty of versailles. the soviet union is an interesting case. there are a lot of wise commentators who say this system is very stable. but a lot of people did not see it. >> final question in the back. >> i'm an infiltrator from an editorial board. i work for the "washin
>> in america? necessarily ait's democratic with a small the revolution. the only way this happens if we use the past as a model is if we have some catastrophe in the system. i would guess it arises from the economy not growing and we are totally unable to manage the situation and the voters change course. you get a change in the policy regime. it may not happen as i suggested. we could have a continued stalemate and that could be bad for the economy because you can't break free and the...
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. -- top 2% income earners in america. i know the president says he wants to protect the middle class. fine. i am all for that. if you make $250,000 a year, he or not middle-class. your in the top two%. what have we forgotten? have we forgotten that the average income earners in america are making $40,000 a year? that is the real middle-class america and they are the ones getting hammered right now, hammered with housing costs, rental costs, heating bills come not going to school. they have no retirement. now they're talking about raising the retirement age. people work hard every day, women standing on their feet 30, 40 years. raise the retirement age on them? well, again, if we are going to have some kind of a deal, the deal has to benefit the middle class, the real middle-class, people making $30,000, $40,000, $60,000 a year. as i see this thing developing, quite frankly, as i have said before no deal is better than a bad deal in this looks like a very bad deal the way it is shaping up. i just went to make it clear. i a
. -- top 2% income earners in america. i know the president says he wants to protect the middle class. fine. i am all for that. if you make $250,000 a year, he or not middle-class. your in the top two%. what have we forgotten? have we forgotten that the average income earners in america are making $40,000 a year? that is the real middle-class america and they are the ones getting hammered right now, hammered with housing costs, rental costs, heating bills come not going to school. they have no...
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that is for every single school in america that wants it. from armed security to building design and access control, to information technology, to student and teacher training, this multifaceted program will be developed by the very best experts in the field. a former congressman will lead the effort. with a budget provided by the nra, of whatever scope the task requires -- >> that is from the ceo of the nra. the front-page headline -- philadelphia inquirer" -- back to your calls and comments on the issue of gun control. what is ahead? kathleen from chicago. caller: good morning. okay, give me a couple of seconds. first of all, i hear everybody calling in, talking about mental illness. how do you define mental illness? i cannot say this guy's name that did all of this killing last friday. i do not even want to say his name. killing all these innocent babies. who was mentally ill? him, doing this killing, or his mother who knew that she had a mentally ill child and purchased all these weapons, brought them back into the house around him, took
that is for every single school in america that wants it. from armed security to building design and access control, to information technology, to student and teacher training, this multifaceted program will be developed by the very best experts in the field. a former congressman will lead the effort. with a budget provided by the nra, of whatever scope the task requires -- >> that is from the ceo of the nra. the front-page headline -- philadelphia inquirer" -- back to your calls and...
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god bless america and god bless jerome milton. thank you. the speaker pro tempore: the chair recognizes the gentleman from california, mr. mcnerney, for five minutes. mr. north carolina americany: -- mr. mcnerney: this morning i rise about two things i care passionately about. wind energy and veterans. i spent more than 20 years in the wind industry as a technology development engineer. in those days we saw some spectacular failures and dramatic failures, but every year we put more into the technology development. little bit this year in the aerodynamics, gear box, foundation, every year a little incremental improvement in the control systems, field testing so we understood what was going on and the power electronics, and today we have an industry that is a spectacular industry. . the touchins produce power for five cents per kilowatt. it's been a successful business. the united states dominated that business because of consistent policies, consistent tax policies. we could rely on the policies being there year after year. investors came in,
god bless america and god bless jerome milton. thank you. the speaker pro tempore: the chair recognizes the gentleman from california, mr. mcnerney, for five minutes. mr. north carolina americany: -- mr. mcnerney: this morning i rise about two things i care passionately about. wind energy and veterans. i spent more than 20 years in the wind industry as a technology development engineer. in those days we saw some spectacular failures and dramatic failures, but every year we put more into the...
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and how we turn america around. i should spend a lot of time and most of my time on thanking my staff. i have to say that my greatest inspirations have come from the staff that i've had the opportunity to serve with in the house and the senate. as all of you know who are serving here in the senate, this country is being run by people in their 20's and 30's who get us so busy that they're having to follow us to meetings to tell us where we're going and what we'll be talking about. but it's incredible to see that these young people, particularly those that i've served with, have such a passion for our country and freedom, and they're willing to put it all on the baseline to make a difference here -- on the line to make a difference here. they feel like my family, but it's encouraging to see them move to other offices and taking their ideas and that courage to other places on the hill. i want to add my thanks to all the hill staff, you folks sitting around the front here and those who have worked with us. i know someti
and how we turn america around. i should spend a lot of time and most of my time on thanking my staff. i have to say that my greatest inspirations have come from the staff that i've had the opportunity to serve with in the house and the senate. as all of you know who are serving here in the senate, this country is being run by people in their 20's and 30's who get us so busy that they're having to follow us to meetings to tell us where we're going and what we'll be talking about. but it's...
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i said, i am america. -- american. all of a sudden, among the people who were really suffering, i was welcome. this is anecdotal. it could be the only place that happened. i did not use this as an opportunity to beat up the u.n. -- despite its failings, it does important work. but it did show me that americans were respected. >> your efforts to call on the u.s. and a distraction for special envoy, have those calls been received -- u.s. for special envoy, have those calls been received? >> i have been given the impression that this is under reviewed. it is government-speak that i just learned. >> i will yield the remainder of my time to my colleague, miss sanchez. >> i want to talk to mr. carafano. i would like to relate to something that mr. affleck said. he said that we had done a good job with training in iraq and afghanistan. maybe i am the only one on this committee, but i would have to say that this is a disaster for us. in most cases, the work we have done. when we recruit and afghanistan i wouldyear-old,s come -
i said, i am america. -- american. all of a sudden, among the people who were really suffering, i was welcome. this is anecdotal. it could be the only place that happened. i did not use this as an opportunity to beat up the u.n. -- despite its failings, it does important work. but it did show me that americans were respected. >> your efforts to call on the u.s. and a distraction for special envoy, have those calls been received -- u.s. for special envoy, have those calls been received?...
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that's not what america is about. that is not the america i grew up in. we can have hope for change. we will not accept those excuses. the folks here are here to ask for that conversation. we know that silence and inaction can be deadly. and in fact it has been. like most americans, we are saying that enough is enough. we are better than this. it's time to talk and time to act. thank you. >> thank you, tom. you don't need to edit "ave maria" over these remarks. i want to point out one thing that tom talk about, which is this notion of a debate. the conversation at the american public wants to have is not a debate. this is something most americans agree on. the only place in this country where this is a heated political debate, the only place is in that building behind us. there is a disconnect between what the american public wants and what the elected officials are doing about it. we're confident that this tragedy will shine such a spotlight on that disconnect that our elected officials are going to do the right thing and join the conversation. that's wh
that's not what america is about. that is not the america i grew up in. we can have hope for change. we will not accept those excuses. the folks here are here to ask for that conversation. we know that silence and inaction can be deadly. and in fact it has been. like most americans, we are saying that enough is enough. we are better than this. it's time to talk and time to act. thank you. >> thank you, tom. you don't need to edit "ave maria" over these remarks. i want to point...
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we are not at war here in america. i can understand that we need to arm ourselves but that weapon has no business being in the hands of the american people. that was horrible what happened to those kids over there in connecticut. if we do not stand together, we ought to throw it out the window and protect american citizens. if we cannot do that, we have failed as an american people. host: what kind of gun do you own? caller: i have a shotgun, a rifle, and a pistol. i used to keep them in the house. i don't have them in the house no more. to me, you know, and i love hunting, but assault weapons -- it just has no business. host: have you ever been a member of the nra? caller: no, never been a member of the nra. host: from our facebook page, jess says -- jeff says -- nicholas, what kind of gun do you have? caller: i have two fire armas, an ak-47, and an ar-15 bought as recently as yesterday. host: why did you buy one yesterday? caller: i have wanted one for some time but just didn't. in anticipation of a ban, i made the d
we are not at war here in america. i can understand that we need to arm ourselves but that weapon has no business being in the hands of the american people. that was horrible what happened to those kids over there in connecticut. if we do not stand together, we ought to throw it out the window and protect american citizens. if we cannot do that, we have failed as an american people. host: what kind of gun do you own? caller: i have a shotgun, a rifle, and a pistol. i used to keep them in the...
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i know that we will never do away with guns in america, but we can do away with assault weapons. i have seen people shot in the shoulder that have died within seconds. host: here is a look at a piece from "the new york times" this morning. host: that is one opinion. here is what mary says on twitter. host: jeremy, independent. cheryl, arkansas. caller: good morning. i wanted to pretty much second the old boy from florida, mark. he said everything i was thinking. i watched a really good documentary on this last night. it was called "murder by proxy." pretty much what it is is our society and how we treat each other, say the government's, it is horrible, how can we talk like that? host: what would you do to fix it? caller: i do not know. i have not got a clue. i can see what it is. i see it in churches. even whenever i go to church down there, like being in the political season, it was not what church was when i was a kid. host: dennis, democratic caller, maryland. caller: first of all, thank you for the opportunity to get in on this. i will date myself as far as age. back in 1968,
i know that we will never do away with guns in america, but we can do away with assault weapons. i have seen people shot in the shoulder that have died within seconds. host: here is a look at a piece from "the new york times" this morning. host: that is one opinion. here is what mary says on twitter. host: jeremy, independent. cheryl, arkansas. caller: good morning. i wanted to pretty much second the old boy from florida, mark. he said everything i was thinking. i watched a really...
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because if you manufacture oil in america, we're racing your taxes. we're not going to raise your taxes if you manufacture oil overseas but if you create american-made energy jobs this raises your taxes. not only does it raise our taxes and cost american energy jobs, it raise ours gas prices. how is that good for consumers and families? so it's an anti-american energy job, pro high gas tax bill that all of a sudden calls for the kind of disclosure they weren't willing to disclose when they jammed obamacare through. this is not serious and i reject -- >> will the gentleman yield on the last point? mr. ryan: i urge my colleagues to vote no on the motion to reeconomy. the speaker pro tempore: the question is on the motion to recommit. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, the noes visit. the gentleman from maryland. >> i ask for a recorded vote. the speaker pro tempore: the -- does the gentleman ask for the yeas and nays? mr. van hollen: i request the yeas and nays. the speaker pro tempore: the yeas and nays are requeste
because if you manufacture oil in america, we're racing your taxes. we're not going to raise your taxes if you manufacture oil overseas but if you create american-made energy jobs this raises your taxes. not only does it raise our taxes and cost american energy jobs, it raise ours gas prices. how is that good for consumers and families? so it's an anti-american energy job, pro high gas tax bill that all of a sudden calls for the kind of disclosure they weren't willing to disclose when they...
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and we know america is aging. america is getting older every day. i think 10,000 people retire every day. by 2030 is as -- it is estimated 20% of the population will be aged 65 and over. this really targets services to an expanding population. next slide, please. the current funding formula for the older americans act, it is primarily based on age before title b and c and 7, the share of population age 60 and older, and for title 3e, the share of population which is 70 or older. the act also provide a minimal level of funding for each state. no state can receive less than half a percent in total appropriation. in 2012 these numbers were about 5.9 million and title seven, $108,000 respectively. the law also includes a provision, each state will receive a least as much as in the prior fiscal year. while the federal formula is based on age, the older americans act requires state programs to target prioritized services to that population with the greatest economic and social needs. these include factors like poverty, living at or below the poverty level
and we know america is aging. america is getting older every day. i think 10,000 people retire every day. by 2030 is as -- it is estimated 20% of the population will be aged 65 and over. this really targets services to an expanding population. next slide, please. the current funding formula for the older americans act, it is primarily based on age before title b and c and 7, the share of population age 60 and older, and for title 3e, the share of population which is 70 or older. the act also...
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for every single school in america that wants it. from armed security to building design and access control, to information, technology to student and teacher training. this multi-faceted program will be developed by the very best spirits in the field. -- experts in the field. former congressman hutchison will lead this program. with a budget provided by the n.r.a. on whatever scope the task requires. host: that was wayne lapierre, n.r.a. executive vice president in a news conference here in washington yesterday. more on the discussion and response by the n.r.a. this is steve from covington, georgia on our line for independents. steve, you're on the "washington journal." caller: good morning. i'd like to say to your last caller. i've got two little girls. they are twins, 7 years old. they came running in here crying and i got up to see what they were watching, and they were calling for blood in the streets. the union was calling for blood in the streets up there, and it scared them to death. they said daddy, are they going to kill us
for every single school in america that wants it. from armed security to building design and access control, to information, technology to student and teacher training. this multi-faceted program will be developed by the very best spirits in the field. -- experts in the field. former congressman hutchison will lead this program. with a budget provided by the n.r.a. on whatever scope the task requires. host: that was wayne lapierre, n.r.a. executive vice president in a news conference here in...
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worse, always making sure -- of course, always making sure that america is safe. we have many challenges around the world. [applause] >> thank you. >> my number one priority echoes what kelly said. we need to come up with a deal that keep us from the automatic spending cuts that go into effect in january and deal with a saner tax system. we can follow a framework as recommended by the simpson- bowles commission that will allow us to protect benefits but will also make some of the tough choices that kelly was talking about. i think we have to put everything on the table for that kind of a deal. we have to look at revenues. we have to look of the domestic side of the budget. we of the look of the defense -- we have to look at the defense side. and we have to look at the mandatory program. i think we do have to make some tough choices. but i also believe that getting that done will provide tremendous certainty for businesses in this country, for families so they know what we are expecting. and that that will really give our economy a shot in the arm, and get money of
worse, always making sure -- of course, always making sure that america is safe. we have many challenges around the world. [applause] >> thank you. >> my number one priority echoes what kelly said. we need to come up with a deal that keep us from the automatic spending cuts that go into effect in january and deal with a saner tax system. we can follow a framework as recommended by the simpson- bowles commission that will allow us to protect benefits but will also make some of the...
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that aregenerating jobs in america and a proves america's competitive position. to me that should be a high priority. >> i would like to conclude with a question on your tenure. 26 years in the senate. he made the point that we now have a partisan divide that is pretty vicious. from your experience, what am be done? -- can be done? what can be done and work for them that would correct the bitter partisan divide and allow the two parties to work together in the national interest on a more regular basis? >> one thing that would help is to elect more centrists. second, if the two parties met together in caucuses periodically. right now both sides caucus every week. most of that is focused on partisan advantage. i think it would be enormously useful if there were caucuses focused on the senate because of size where all senators met periodically in a caucus setting without the benefit of the media. i think as we caucus now behind closed doors, i think a meeting of senators -- republicans and democrats on a periodic basis that was focused on problem solving would be en
that aregenerating jobs in america and a proves america's competitive position. to me that should be a high priority. >> i would like to conclude with a question on your tenure. 26 years in the senate. he made the point that we now have a partisan divide that is pretty vicious. from your experience, what am be done? -- can be done? what can be done and work for them that would correct the bitter partisan divide and allow the two parties to work together in the national interest on a more...
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we have powell from america's promise. i just want to thank them for all being with us today and all of you, our esteemed guests and sharing what i think will be an exciting moment -- morning. one week ago today, there was at a unspeakable tragedy that none of us have beentragedy that nond get out of our minds. i am comforted today in the company of view, our friends, neighbors, community members, city leaders, leaders of our country, the mayor, and other special guests. i have the honor of introducing my friend and our champion, secretary of education arne duncan. give him a hand. [applause] since he came to washington with president obama in 2009, he has been a forward thinking and caring supporter of the district. to the teachers and principals of this city in this country. he has helped secure millions of dollars in funding. they helped shape innovative policies, all across the country. he is a true leader, not just in time for celebration, but in times of tragedy and sorrow. yesterday, he attended the funeral of the p
we have powell from america's promise. i just want to thank them for all being with us today and all of you, our esteemed guests and sharing what i think will be an exciting moment -- morning. one week ago today, there was at a unspeakable tragedy that none of us have beentragedy that nond get out of our minds. i am comforted today in the company of view, our friends, neighbors, community members, city leaders, leaders of our country, the mayor, and other special guests. i have the honor of...
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in the history of the united states of america. under this dome. this is an honor to state the obvious that very few americans, some truly great americans, never, ever received. and each and every american who has been granted the honor accorded to danny today, they have been granted it because they possessed a particular quality that we view as uniquely american. and it's thoroughly appropriate that our friend, danny, is granted this honor because he was in every sense the qui at the sention -- quintessential american. he possessed in my view every virtue that we like to ascribe to our country. the dawn of danny's life, the country was emerging from a great war, a war that left the rest of the world in ruins but placed america squarely in the senator -- center of the world leadership for the first time in history. getting on the horizon was the greatest economic depression this nation had faced or has faced since. his mother, his mother, the first of her generation in hawaii, his father, an imgray -- imigrae from japan, at a time there was a stron
in the history of the united states of america. under this dome. this is an honor to state the obvious that very few americans, some truly great americans, never, ever received. and each and every american who has been granted the honor accorded to danny today, they have been granted it because they possessed a particular quality that we view as uniquely american. and it's thoroughly appropriate that our friend, danny, is granted this honor because he was in every sense the qui at the sention...
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america is still a center right nation. the fact is that the better we get at marketing our message, the more it will resonate. i think fresh faces and authenticity goes a long way in the political process. you don't have to save the best, but you have to go there. we'll go to new places and new territories and new lands in many ways. this message of conservatism will reach the ends of the nation in a positive way. i look forward in the future to take the message as we have been to the rest of the nation. >> [inaudible] >> senator jim or senator lindsay? >> you. i was thinking senator elect still. >> remember this humble moment. [laughter] >> say that question again? >> what does it mean to you personally? >> i think what it means to me personally is that 18 years ago, the citizens of charleston county gave me the right to represent them based on values and issues. a couple years later, the folks in state house seat 117 gave me the opportunity to represent their issues and values. a few years ago, the first district gave me
america is still a center right nation. the fact is that the better we get at marketing our message, the more it will resonate. i think fresh faces and authenticity goes a long way in the political process. you don't have to save the best, but you have to go there. we'll go to new places and new territories and new lands in many ways. this message of conservatism will reach the ends of the nation in a positive way. i look forward in the future to take the message as we have been to the rest of...
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that's what america wants. this is our opportunity to do the big things. this is our moment to provide that leadership that america desperately wants and we stand here ready to take the action necessary. >> the american people are hurting right now and now is the moment where we need to step up to the plate and solve the problem. i don't know how any of us can look our kids and grandkids in the eye and explain to them that we aren't willing to pay for the things we are enjoying today but just going to send them the bill. that's why republicans have the proposal on the table that fixes the problem, puts us on the course to solve the problem, which is the out-of- control spending side of the ledger. we have come to the table with receive news. in fact, i think our receive news address the issue better in a pro-growth fashion fixing an old tax code that is out of date. we hope the president will be coming to the table and be serious about negotiating. >> president obama has an unbelievable opportunity to be a transformational president, that is, to bring the
that's what america wants. this is our opportunity to do the big things. this is our moment to provide that leadership that america desperately wants and we stand here ready to take the action necessary. >> the american people are hurting right now and now is the moment where we need to step up to the plate and solve the problem. i don't know how any of us can look our kids and grandkids in the eye and explain to them that we aren't willing to pay for the things we are enjoying today but...
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america's influence works in ways large and small. few people understand that better than incoming house foreign affairs committee chairman ed royce. please join me in welcoming him to f.d.d.'s washington forum. >> let me thank mark here and thank the foundation for the defense of democracies. what i want to express is my appreciation as a member of the house for the work that you do, for the work product that you provide us, i can say i only wish we had deployed that more decisively sooner, but in terms of what you do, in terms of the analysis that you provide, in terms of the communication, the ability to communicate that to members of the senate and the house, i have to say it's the whole package and it is very important work. and i think if i could share one thought in particular is your work on sanctions emenergy sanctions that i think is critical. and i want to say congratulations. i saw director woolsey when i came in and i appreciate the briefings we have received from him and the ability to get the type of analysis also from
america's influence works in ways large and small. few people understand that better than incoming house foreign affairs committee chairman ed royce. please join me in welcoming him to f.d.d.'s washington forum. >> let me thank mark here and thank the foundation for the defense of democracies. what i want to express is my appreciation as a member of the house for the work that you do, for the work product that you provide us, i can say i only wish we had deployed that more decisively...
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no one else in america is doing that. no one in north america is doing that. by putting everything together in one place under one roof engineers can design each parcel works better with the others. that means greater fuel efficiency for your trucks. it means greater savings for your customers. that is a big deal. last year i was proud to have your support when we announced the first ever fuel efficiency standards for commercial trucks which would help save consumers money and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. did that is good news. here is the other reason what you're doing is so important. companies are not always making this kind of investments. they were not always investing in american workers. they certainly were not willing to make them in the u.s. automobile industry. it was just a few years ago our automobile industry was on the verge of collapse. if they failed, they would have died off, too. even ford could have gone down. production halted. once proud companies chalked up and sold off for scraps. in new would have been hung up to dry. -- and yo
no one else in america is doing that. no one in north america is doing that. by putting everything together in one place under one roof engineers can design each parcel works better with the others. that means greater fuel efficiency for your trucks. it means greater savings for your customers. that is a big deal. last year i was proud to have your support when we announced the first ever fuel efficiency standards for commercial trucks which would help save consumers money and reduce our...
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if we do nothing, this is the debt accumulation for america. the red line represents the debt accumulation under the president's budget proposal. and what you see, mr. speaker, is that in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020 under the president's proposed budget after raising taxes on the american people by $2 trillion, the debt of this nation actually grows faster than if we had done nothing at all because the president takes all of those tax dollars and spends them on his priorities. going back to that first chart, mr. speaker, the problem that we have in america is not a tax revenue problem. it's a spending problem. if we refuse to grabble with the spending problem we'll go nowhere. the president refused to grabble with that spending problem -- and i blew it up here -- way out past 2021, between 2021 and 2022, the debt gets just a little bit mauler under the president's plan than it is currently if we do nothing at all. now, my experience in just two short years, mr. speaker, is that those things that we promise, those goo
if we do nothing, this is the debt accumulation for america. the red line represents the debt accumulation under the president's budget proposal. and what you see, mr. speaker, is that in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020 under the president's proposed budget after raising taxes on the american people by $2 trillion, the debt of this nation actually grows faster than if we had done nothing at all because the president takes all of those tax dollars and spends them on his...
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this is a bipartisan piece of legislation that represents america. we will always stand next to those in need. i beseech the house of representatives to come in and vote on this bill, let the house members vote their conscience and know they can do what is right in stand by those with separate gravely. >> they did an amazing job. we have labeled heard the engineer. she got that train running very fast and got it passed in record time. they gave us tremendous a device. it went a little longer than we thought. i want to thank all of the staff did a great job and all the people from new york to lobby. the mayor was down here several dozen -- several times. a lot of our leadership was called to make calls particularly to our republican colleagues. we're ready for your questions. >> do you have any confidence? >> we are hopeful. i've spoken to several colleagues today. it was about making sure that we have a whole bunch of republicans from new york and new jersey making sure they have this leadership. and we're talking to colleagues to make sure. whenever
this is a bipartisan piece of legislation that represents america. we will always stand next to those in need. i beseech the house of representatives to come in and vote on this bill, let the house members vote their conscience and know they can do what is right in stand by those with separate gravely. >> they did an amazing job. we have labeled heard the engineer. she got that train running very fast and got it passed in record time. they gave us tremendous a device. it went a little...
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a gentleman is with wallace america -- lawless america. he has been documented people from family court to civil cases where politics are taking precedence over the law. perjury is rampant. there is a movement coming. we want to see the constitution restored and i hope that is a subject c-span will take interest in. host: thank you for mentioning it to us. lowry is a republican -- larry. caller: i agree with the woman about the constitution. i feel we should go over the fiscal cliff. congress and the senate should go back to the last legally passed budget and whatever money was appropriated, that is what we should appropriate for spending. if i didn't do my job for four years, i would have been fired. why are they able to keep getting paid? there should be something in the law that would say their benefits would stop. they should have their own pension fund. if their pension was the same as a people that work for, social security will not be going bankrupt. host: we will continue to track the work of congress. house and senate come back in
a gentleman is with wallace america -- lawless america. he has been documented people from family court to civil cases where politics are taking precedence over the law. perjury is rampant. there is a movement coming. we want to see the constitution restored and i hope that is a subject c-span will take interest in. host: thank you for mentioning it to us. lowry is a republican -- larry. caller: i agree with the woman about the constitution. i feel we should go over the fiscal cliff. congress...